literary_works

homers fictions

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criticism
attributing divine nature to wicked men
description
The literary works of Homer, criticized for their portrayal of gods engaging in human vices, which the narrator argues normalizes immoral behavior.

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  • transferJove (Jupiter)
    description
    Homer's works are described as transferring human characteristics and vices to the gods, such as Jove.
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    These were Homer's fictions, transferring things human to the gods; would he had brought down things divine to us!
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    2026-03-02T21:55:21.734Z
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